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Chapter 175: Explosion

*Beep—*

The doorbell rang, and Thor went to answer it.

A girl dressed in sunglasses and heavily bundled up entered.

Thor looked at her and said with a grin, "Is Miss Agent going to a masquerade ball?"

Sharon Carter shot him an irritated look. "I was going to come in like this, but now there are a lot of people outside the manor watching!"

She removed her coat and said seriously, "My aunt's place has been under surveillance, she can't leave, and her phone is being monitored, so I'm here to warn you—you need to be careful right now!"

Thor had anticipated this. During the day, the bill delivered by General Ross had actually contained a tracking device. His controversial remarks probably made the politicians nervous.

Thor remained unfazed and sneered, "I wonder what the council thinks of my estate now? Chernobyl? Or Russia?"

Seeing that Thor was indifferent, Sharon also relaxed and said with a smile, "I'd say it's more like Moscow, and there are quite a few who suggested using nuclear bombs."

Thor's eyes turned cold. "It's fine; I'll ensure Wall Street is evacuated before any nuclear bomb detonates."

Sharon shrugged. "It seems like you've already prepared, so I'm relieved."

"By the way, my aunt wanted me to pass on a message: 'Compromise when necessary, but never yield when you shouldn't.

Even if everyone tells you that the wrong thing is right, even if the whole world tells you to step aside, you must stand firm like a tree and resolutely refuse!'"

"Thank you," Thor said quietly. "Is it considered dereliction of duty for her to say something like that?"

Sharon laughed lightly. "You can't say that. My aunt retired a long time ago, so it doesn't count!"

Her voice turned serious as she sighed. "Actually, I've been the one neglecting my duties…"

"Being a bad agent, if it's gone, it's gone. Don't worry, I'll find you a good job in Asgard."

"It's quite a fresh and refined way to say I'm working for you. What a predicament!" Sharon noted with a hint of amusement.

Three days later, at the conference in Vienna, Steve and Stark entered the venue together, dressed in suits.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Steve, Mr. Stark. Banner mentioned you to me."

T'Challa, Prince of Wakanda, in formal attire, approached to greet them.

Stark thought, *Damn, Banner moves fast. Did he even see his parents?*

Steve stepped forward to shake hands. "I apologize for what happened in Nigeria."

"Thank you. This place makes me uncomfortable."

Stark asked, "What, you don't support the agreement?"

T'Challa considered for a moment and said seriously, "From my personal point of view, some aspects of the agreement seem unreasonable. But from a political perspective, I support it. I hope you understand."

Steve shook his head. "If the agreement is like this, I cannot accept it. I will do my best to persuade these countries to change their stance."

"I hope you can succeed. Honestly, I also feel that many countries' minds are not as simple as they appear."

The old king of Wakanda delivered a passionate speech from the podium: "Justice must be served within the framework of order; otherwise, it will cause more chaos!"

"The Avengers protecting the world is indeed commendable. But that is not a justification for them to have unlimited law enforcement powers or to ignore civilian casualties during battles!"

"So, on behalf of Wakanda, I support the signing of the SOKOVIA Act!"

The audience erupted in thunderous applause.

King T'Chaka continued, "Perhaps our bill has some imperfections, so I hope to hear the Avengers' opinions."

He extended his hand in a gesture of invitation and smiled. "Mr. Steve, please! We seek order and peace, and we need to hear diverse viewpoints.

I may not agree with you, but I will defend your right to express your views!"

Indeed, the old king was a kind person, not like those shameless politicians.

"Thank you!" Steve shook hands with King T'Chaka before moving toward the dais.

T'Challa stood by the window, looking out with boredom.

Several security guards were inspecting a car when one suddenly exclaimed, backing away in alarm.

Not good! T'Challa reacted instantly and shouted, "It's dangerous, everyone take cover!"

He rushed in, trying to shield his father.

"Boom..." The deafening explosion erupted, and the powerful shockwave shattered the glass instantly.

The scene turned chaotic, and T'Challa rushed in frantically, only to see his father lying in a pool of blood.

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